Alive (N' Out Of Control)
Papa Roach · The Paramour Sessions [2006]
Come on! Come on! Come on!
For crying out loud, I'm running from a comedown
God forbid, I know I've been a letdown
Reaching for the sky while laying in a gutter
Kicking and screaming, I am singing bloody murder
(I am screaming bloody murder)
(I am screaming bloody murder)
Well, I'm alive when I'm vulnerable
I'm out of control, I'm losing my soul
I'm alive when I'm vulnerable
I'm out of control, I'm losing my soul
I can't be your angel, while I'm living like a devil
Can't be your lover, while I'm living like a rebel
Don't want your pity and I don't want your help
Don't try and save me, go take care of yourself
(Go take care of yourself)
(You go take care of yourself)
Well, I'm alive when I'm vulnerable
I'm out of control, I'm losing my soul
I'm alive when I'm vulnerable
I'm out of control, I'm losing my soul
(I'm alive!) I'm sick of the pain, I'm sick of the sorrow
Sick of today, I'm sick of tomorrow
I'm addicted to the misery in my head
I better stop before I end up dead
So I climb to the top just to fall to the bottom
And I climb to the top just to fall to the bottom
Go!
Come on! Come on! Come on!
Well, I'm alive when I'm vulnerable
I'm out of control, I'm losing my soul
I'm alive when I'm vulnerable
I'm out of control, I'm losing my soul
I can't be your angel, while I'm living like a devil
Can't your lover, while I'm living like a rebel
Don't want be your pity and I don't want your help
Don't try and save me, go take care of yourself
Alive (N' Out Of Control)
Released on The Paramour Sessions in 2006, this track by Papa Roach exemplifies the band's signature blend of aggressive metalcore and melodic pop sensibilities. The song features the group's characteristic high-energy delivery, combining heavy guitar riffs with vocal harmonies that define their sound during this prolific era. As part of their extensive discography, the recording showcases the band's ability to shift between intense, chaotic sections and anthemic choruses, reinforcing their status as a leading force in the mid-2000s alternative metal scene. The composition serves as a testament to their evolution from punk-influenced beginnings to a more polished, radio-friendly metalcore style that influenced countless peers and successors.